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  1. Kakatus10

    718/983 Cayman & Boxster Leaks & confirmed features

    Personally I like the AI Cayman EV styling from Auto Car. It's my favorite semi-possible aesthetic as it has all the confirmed elements of the front grille, side skirts and headlights.o
  2. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Quite an unnecessary exaggeration. I'm not a fan of video game fake engagement, and fake shifts, having test drove the 5N (I was looking at the 6N potentially). I just want more control and connection over the systems and vehicle, not an emulation of a gasoline vehicle. 1) Give the driver the...
  3. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    The standard brake pedal in both options would still max out the brake capacity in emergency... no thought from the driver is required. Admittedly the 2nd option is dangerous. Brake capacity is always tire/traction limited these days. Adding physical brakes + regen isn't going to enhance the...
  4. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    I'd prefer real driver engagement back, like an optional 3rd pedal mode have it drop down when engaged in said mode. Have it look exactly like a clutch but only have it do some type of braking. 1a) When the mode isn't engaged act like a Tesla where the regen is built into the accelerator pedal...
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    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    According to the very bottom of this article (below), the batteries have been in series production since April 2024, its unclear though if those were the 2nd generation or the ones used on the Hybrid 911...
  6. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Yeah keyword, in house. As per your 2nd article: "Now Porsche says Cellforce's R&D efforts will support the wider Volkswagen group and V4Smart, a battery company Porsche acquired this year. It supplies the high-performance cells for the 911 GTS hybrid sports car." So it's just reiterating what...
  7. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    This is incorrect, they announced back in May they're expanding their partnership with the same battery supplier that they've been working for the 911 hybrid. V4 Drive is the battery platform. They have several battery products, one of which is suitable for a BEV, it's a slightly different...
  8. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Here's some (old) news you may have missed. Last link is newer August news, battery tech related. Porsche acquired majority share of the Varta AG platform V4Drive GmbH this past May, renaming it V4Smart. Varta AG is a smaller branch of the larger parent company Clarios. Varta has been around...
  9. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    We'll know definitively by March/April as that is when they do their major press releases (like when they announced the Taycan RWD model). If they're fully green lit, we'll get a full reveal without camo (all mules are not reflective of the final design). I suspect they'll either be postponing...
  10. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Latest Comments from Steiner on Cayman EV confirm 'chest' design hype with weight close to the driver and not a 'skateboard' pack layout, also hinted at the hardtop variant as well. https://electrek.co/2024/12/02/porsche-boxster-cayman-evs-real-sports-cars-racing-dna/
  11. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Here's an artists rendering of the new 718 EV without camo:
  12. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Yeah, IMO, they need to approach their EVs with a more enthusiast perspective, like the engineers of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. 1) Paddle shifters for regen 2) Activatable 'boost' button (same HP unlock that is used on launch control but also manual when motor conditions are met again, could be...
  13. Kakatus10

    718 Cayman EV / 983 / Boxster EV Forum news...

    Here's some news, they'll be looking to retrofit an ICE drivetrain in the EV designed platform. May have a negative to no effect on the EV platform. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/10/porsche-changes-ev-plan-will-give-future-electric-models-ice-powertrains-too/ Likely not what you wanted to hear.
  14. Kakatus10

    What 718 EV drive train would you be most interest in?

    Realistically you're comparing a Macan that weighs over 1500lbs more. A 300 HP 3500 lb EV would do low 5s 0-60 easily. However, I could see the Taycan motor setup would likely just be reused at 400 HP. However, it'd be nice to see something bespoke. Realistically it will likely a derated...
  15. Kakatus10

    What 718 EV drive train would you be most interest in?

    Assuming all the following options are available, which drive train would you be most interested in? Note, the Macan EV is 78k (+20k from ICE version), so trying to make prices somewhat realistic given Porsche tax and that it will be likely a Fall 2025 release date. Personally I've always...


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